Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem Promises Sayyed Nasrallah: Resistance Will Endure in New Phase
In a moment of historic significance, Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed the massive crowds mourning the martyrdom of Sacred Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and his companion, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine.
Speaking via video screens at Beirut's Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, Sheikh Qassem delivered a powerful speech, pledging that the resistance would endure despite all sacrifices.
Saluting the throngs of mourners, he declared, 'O' most honorable people, you have upheld the covenant!' His eminence emphasized Sayyed Nasrallah's pivotal role in leading the resistance to the nation and uniting the nation with the resistance.
A Tribute to Hezbollah's Great MartyrSayyed Nasrallah, Sayyed Hashem
Sheikh Qassem honored Hezbollah martyred secretary general Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah as 'a historic and unparraleld leader—a beacon for the free people of the world, a beloved figure among the resistance fighters, the oppressed, and the downtrodden.'
'He was a man who led the resistance to the nation and the nation to the resistance, with his unwavering focus always on Palestine and Al-Quds,' his eminence added.
Sheikh Qassem highlighted that Sayyed Nasrallah assumed the presidency of Hezbollah's Executive Council in 1989 before becoming Secretary General in 1992, a position he held until the day of his martyrdom.
'This great man was wholly devoted to Islam and Wilayah to Ahlul Bayt (AS). He was sincere, loyal, compassionate, generous, humble, resolute, courageous, wise, strategic, and deeply beloved by the resistance fighters.'
A Solemn Pledge of Loyalty
In a heartfelt vow to the martyred leader, Sheikh Qassem pledged, 'We will honor your will. We will continue on this path, even if we are all martyred and even if our homes are destroyed over our heads.'
He further praised Sayyed Nasrallah's unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause, affirming:
'Sayyed Nasrallah's contribution to reviving the Palestinian cause was immense, and we will remain steadfast in this covenant.'
Sheikh Qassem also extended his condolences and congratulations to the families of the two great martyrs, the families of all resistance martyrs, and their supporters.
Resistance and the Struggle for Palestine
Reaffirming Hezbollah's unwavering stance on Palestine, Sheikh Qassem asserted that 'Palestine is our right and our compass. We support its liberation and will confront Trump's displacement scheme. Lebanon is the final homeland for its people, and we are its people.'
'The sacrifices we have made are unparalleled, just as the level of Israeli criminality in Gaza and the region is unprecedented. The battle to support Gaza is part of our belief in liberating Palestine.'
'The Israeli enemy aimed to eliminate the resistance in both Gaza and Lebanon, but the scale of sacrifices was immense, and the resilience was unparalleled—this is a great achievement.'
A New Phase
Sheikh Qassem emphasized that the resistance remains strong in numbers and capabilities. 'Our people remain strong. Now, we have entered a new phase—one with different tools and methods,' his eminence declared.
Sheikh Qassem sent a direct and clear message to Washington saying, 'Your project is doomed. You will not achieve through politics what you failed to accomplish on the battlefield.'
Israeli Occupation Blatant Ceasefire Violations
Addressing the ongoing battle along Lebanon's southern border, Sheikh Qassem revealed that despite deploying over 75,000 soldiers, the Israeli enemy has failed to enter Lebanese territory.
His eminence accused the Israeli enemy of repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement while reaffirming Hezbollah's commitment to it.
'We are facing a brutal occupation and relentless aggression. Yet, the resistance remains strong and unwavering. The inevitable victory is coming,' his eminence stated.
Sheikh Qassem made a firm promise to Lebanese prisoners held by the Israeli occupation, vowing, 'We will not abandon you. We will exert all necessary pressure to secure your freedom.'
Sheikh Qassem also outlined Hezbollah's strategic approach to the confrontation. 'We have taken a clear step: the Lebanese state must assume its responsibilities. As for us, we will act according to circumstances—we will open fire when we see fit, and we will exercise patience when we see fit,' his eminence declared.
Sheikh Qassem directly addressed the United States, warning that its schemes would fail. He urged Washington to abandon its conspiracies, emphasizing that patience should not be mistaken for weakness, as Hezbollah would never accept occupation in silence.
Turning to Lebanese advocates of sovereignty, he questioned their silence in the face of Israeli and US aggression. He challenged them to reflect on their inaction, asking, 'Where were you when an agreement was possible? Why do we hear no condemnation from you against the Israeli enemy?'
Reaffirming Hezbollah's ideological roots, Sheikh Qassem declared the party's allegiance to the path of resistance, tracing its lineage to Imam Khamenei, Imam Khomeini, Imam Sayyed Musa Sadr, Sayyed Abbas Al-Mousawi, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, Hajj Qassem Soleimani, and Hajj Imad Mughniyeh.
He reiterated that resistance remains the foundation and will persist as long as occupation continues. At the same time, Hezbollah remains committed to building a strong and just Lebanese state under the Taif Agreement, upholding national unity, civil peace, and inclusive governance.
He also reaffirmed Hezbollah's unbreakable alliance with the Amal Movement, warning against attempts to divide them: 'Our bond is sealed with blood. We stand as one in position, choices, and politics.'
Concluding his speech, Sheikh Qassem bid a final farewell to the martyred leaders, saying, 'Rest in God's peace, O Sayyed Nasrallah, alongside your loyal companion, Sayyed Safieddine. Rest with the prophets and the martyrs… This is a day of God, a day like the one of Imam Hussain (AS), O' grandsons of Imam Hussain.'
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